Tag: Malvar

In honour of yesterday’s wine tasting here is an article on the Malvar grape. I had not realised that it was indigenous to the Madrid region. However I do agree about the fact that these wines are on,y just coming up to standard. At wine festivals in Madrid the focus has usually been on the … Continue reading Malvar Grape→

The first wine at a tasting for costawomen.com at Madrid & Darracott where the ladies were introduced to some wine regions outside of those usually served in the bars here. Given that we are in Madrid it was on,y right that we should try at least one Madrid wine. I was surprised that our host … Continue reading dÓrio Malvar 2016→

A white wine blend from Malvar and Viura grape varieties made in Valdelaguna situated Southeast of Madrid City. This wine had very little to distinguish it. Hardly any scent and only a mild fruity flavour which was overpowered by the acidity. It had a rough finish that left an acrid taste in your mouth. I … Continue reading Arate Premium Blanco→

A white wine made from Malvar grapes in Villa del Prado just south west of Madrid. This wine had an acidic scent with white fruit. It tasted mildly fruity and had a clean refreshing finish from just the right amount of acidity. Easy to drink and I'd happily do so again, but lacking in interest. … Continue reading Vid la Vila La Flor 2017→